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The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 42,000 life jackets to 12 selected riverine states to curb the alarming rate of boat mishaps and fatalities in the country’s waterways. Each of the beneficiary states is expected to receive 3,500 life jackets in the first phase of the strategic safety intervention by the Ministry. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday, officially flagged off the distribution in Minna, Niger State, noting that the initiative is one of the most comprehensive federal responses in recent times to the persistent loss of lives on Nigeria’s waterways. Oyetola emphasised that…

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq could be handed a second chance at Real Sociedad as the Basque club ushers in a new era under recently appointed head coach Sergio Francisco, Soccernet.ng reports. Francisco, who has steadily risen through the ranks at the club since replacing Xabi Alonso at Real Sociedad B in 2022, will take charge of the first team from the 2025/26 season following Imanol Alguacil’s departure. Sadiq joined Real Sociedad from Almería in 2022 for €20 million after a standout spell in LaLiga, and was expected to lead the line in San Sebastián. However, a serious injury early…

In SummaryPrivate capital investments fell by 24% to $5 billion in 2023 from $6.5 billion in 2022, causing a decline in the African financial market.Private capital investment has become more concentrated at the country level, with South Africa leading and accounting for half of all African investment.South Africa maintains its position as Africa’s most advanced and mature financial market.Deep Dive!!Africa’s financial markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2015, navigating global economic challenges through strategic reforms, technological advancements, and increased investor participation.According to the Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) Report 2024, developed by OMFIF in collaboration with Absa Group…

According to new reports, claims that Chelsea Football Club was Victor Osimhen’s boyhood club have been found to be inaccurate, Soccernet.ng understands. The Napoli striker has often spoken about his admiration for former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba, who he describes as his football idol. However, Buchi Laba, who is close to the player, have clarified that the former LOSC Lille star was never a Chelsea fan growing up. This talks about Chelsea being Osimhen boyhood club is false. Never his boyhood club. He just wore the jersey like every young boy. Only thing that’s right is Drogba being his mentor.…

Tunde Oyekola The Kwara State Government on Tuesday cried out over an inadequate number of medical doctors in the state’s health facilities because of brain drain, popularly called ‘Japa’ syndrome. Speaking during the 2025 first quarter interministerial press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communication in Ilorin, the state capital, among cabinet members, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, said that the board could not find doctors to recruit to work under the state government, despite approval given by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to recruit new doctors. Blaming the situation on the ‘japa…

You’ve heard the latest version of Shallipopi’s ‘Laho,’ ‘Laho II.’ It’s the new remix, though not quite a remix, as Burna Boy clarified. According to him, what we first got was actually the remix, and this newly released version is the original track, which couldn’t be released earlier due to certain constraints. But now that it’s finally out and complete with a music video that breathes fresh life into the song, we’re certain you’re already humming that chorus: “Minister of enjoyment, Intercontinental, Monumental, We go live forever.” True to the song’s lively–carefree theme, the video follows suit. We see Shallipopi and…

Retired Justice to the Supreme Court, Amina Adamu Augie, has called for a greater emphasis on competence over tokenism in the appointment and advancement of women in the legal profession. She made the call on Tuesday during a fireside chat at the opening of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) Annual Conference, which commenced in Abuja. The day began with a colourful sportswear parade at the NBA National Secretariat, symbolising unity and energy among the female legal community. The two-day conference drew an array of notable female jurists and legal practitioners, including Justice Binta Nyako, among others. Delivering a…

The coalition of opposition lawmakers has applauded the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for removing Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary and appointing Hon. Setonji Koshoedo as the acting National Secretary. In a statement issued on Monday by the group’s spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the lawmakers described the NWC’s action as a decisive step that ends what they called the “flagrant imposition” of Anyanwu, despite a court ruling removing him from office. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato in the House of Representatives and is a PDP leader in Imo State, also called for…

Chairmen of the eight Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Rivers State and the state government have bickered over a recent query issued to the Chairman of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch, Mrs. Cordelia Eke, by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State through the Ministry of Justice. The NBA, in a joint statement, criticised the State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas (rtd), for going against his mandate and the rule of law in Rivers State. Angered by the NBA’s position, the Sole Administrator, in a query that was signed by the Director of Administration, Ministry of Justice, Ebiriemg Deresima, dated…